Tag Archives: Fairfield County School Board

High Court Rejects ‘Power-of-One’ Practice

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Rick Brundrett

The balance of power in state government shifted somewhat Monday, courtesy of the S.C. Supreme Court. In a 4-1 vote, the state’s top court said the General Assembly violated the S.C. Constitution last year when it overrode former Gov. Mark … Continue reading →

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Court Case Tests ‘Power of One’

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Rick Brundrett

If you want to see a concentration of power, look no further than the S.C. Legislature. In the 170-member General Assembly, a governor’s veto of a bill that applies only to a particular county, known as local legislation, can be … Continue reading →

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